Introduction to Social Accountability in the Health Sector

2 Credits.

Provides a robust understanding of social accountability strategies used in health systems, their theoretical underpinnings, and major critiques. Looks at social accountability strategies in health systems involving a wide range of interventions to build citizen power and hold health systems to account (e.g., citizen monitoring through health committees, public information systems, and community scorecards). Engages with practitioners on real-world examples and applies learnings to current health system issues.